11.12.2010

snip snip.

i hate the hassle of return shipping, so i have quite a collection of things that need some kind of alteration. this dress looked amazing on the models, but when it arrived, i found it to be an awkward calf length which made me look really short. three years later, tired of shuffling it around in my closet, i finally snipped it...took about eight inches off the bottom so that it hit just above my knees. the attached sash can be tied and wrapped in different ways, but the oomph-worthy cuff detail was the reason i bought this.



(dress, Miss Tina via QVC; boots, bebe)

26 comments:

roberto syrious said...

super cute outfit!
love it!!
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Gertrude said...

you did a nice job!

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Collette Osuna said...

Really nice outfit.....thanks for stopping by...super sweet of you:)

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Unknown said...

Great boots that I loved
I think I need them, (laughter)
Kisses

Lucy said...

Good idea- the dress looks amazing!
Where the wild things might be...

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Anonymous said...

I wish I were brave enough to fix not-perfectly fit/tailored clothes! I always have a fear that I'll mess up. But what you did looks great! Fantastic job.

xo Sherrie

Kelly said...

Great job! Looks wonderful on you!

Maryjane said...

Great idea, and gorgeous look! I'm a sucker for a little black dress.

Maryjane xoxo
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Maddie said...

this is so fun, I love it!

Unknown said...

I like your style!!

Unknown said...

takes confidence to cut up a dress :) but after three years, I'm pretty sure I would get tired of it too! great job!

xoxo

Laura said...

I need those boots- if only I didn't cut myself off from shopping this month!!! aggghhhh! they look SICK on you!

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Of The Saints said...

Hello,
Thanks for visiting and leaving such a lovely comment on my blog :)

what a lovely dress!

T.Rose
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Anonymous said...

wow the dress looks really nice!
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Danielle said...

Love the dress, and your boots are fab! :)

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Tea bag Love said...

thanks for the comment. i applaud you for cutting the dress! it looks great.

Lois
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Anonymous said...

love love love your bracelet!!!


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Anonymous said...

thanks for your comment :)

i hate buying things online cos it normally looks different in real life, and also the hassle of returning is so annoying, i agree! you did a lovely job with the dress though, it looks great on you!

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It-Blogirls said...

Love the shoes :)

Jasiek said...

thanks for your comment!:)
I really like your dress, and your hair are so lovely!!

SWEATshirtDRESSshirt said...

yay for DIY projects! you did a wonderful job, and the dress looks great! :)

p.s,
i LOVE the name of your blog. definitely catchy!

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Anonymous said...

that dress is amazing. the texture is what's so fabulous about it. the boots are fantastic as well. and i'm loving that bangle!

sincerely, M

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Anonymous said...

How cute you look with your boots.

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Sparkles said...

I love it on you!

nice blog x

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